Four-day festival brings car lovers together

The 27th Summernats is expected to attract 100,000 people over four days with car entries predicted to top 1,800.

"It brings together more people from different car communities than any other event in Australia," Mr Lopez said.

"It's something that's on everyone's calendar, it's like the creation of a country town every year, where everyone gets together, tells stories, shows off what they've been working on throughout the year.

"I think that's what sets us apart."

A new world record for the largest simultaneous burnout was set last year.

This year, Mr Lopez says highlights include four-days of burnouts and live music featuring The Living End and The Potbelleez.

"And some of the most beautiful and crazy cars that you'll see in Australia," he said.

Mr Lopez says the event is a real festival experience for the whole family.

"The event is safe and well-controlled," he said.

"I think Summernats has always had a perception that has far outweighed the reality of it.

"As the year's have gone by, we've got a great security team, we take a really sensible approach to the service of alcohol. The people that come to Summernats are here to have a really good time, they're not here to cause trouble."